Suggest Treatment For Shingles In The Leg
Stay mobilised, no need for beig off the feet. Muscle weakness transient
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Shingles is a benign condition and self resolves in a couple of days and can be prescribed antivirals for quick recovery, if the pain is not a hurdle to walk, no need to stay off the feet, however resting compared to usual days is fine. Leg muscles may feel lethargic and weak but that is a transient phenomenon and with resolution of the illness, which may take a week or two, every thing gets back to normal. Continue with the painkillers you are prescribed with and wait and observe.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Do you recommend that I see an orthopedic surgeon regarding the knee replacement prosthesis?
My leg weakness is at the knee which has a replacement. The replacement prosthesis just buckles downward and I fall. This behavior started upon getting the shingles. Do you recommend that I see an orthopedic surgeon regarding the prosthesis?
Yes get evaluated for knee prosthesis
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Thank you for getting back to me
With knee prosthesis and replacement history mentioned, this weakness and discomfort in knee area is secondary to this local prosthetic and articular degenerative changes and shingles may be secondarily associated but primary effect is likely due to this knee replacement and prosthetics. I would for sure recommend visit to an orthopaedic surgeon and let them have a look.
I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan